Steeple People

Finding Faith in Silence: How God Prepared Steph for the Deaf Church

What happens when you start losing your hearing as an adult—after a life filled with music, singing, and church as you’ve always known it? In this episode of Steeple People, Steph shares her story of adult hearing loss, discovering the deaf church, learning ASL, and finding deep community in a congregation where God’s Word is seen as much as it is “heard.” You’ll hear about the unique mission field of deaf ministry, the challenges of access in most churches, the joy of ASL worship, and why the name El Roi—“the God who sees”—means so much to those who have felt overlooked.

Cul2vate Nashville: Adam Harper’s Journey of Recovery, Faith, and Work

In this episode of Steeple People, we sit down with Adam Harper to share how God used Cul2vate, a Nashville farm ministry dedicated to growing food and growing people, to bring stability, community, and renewed purpose into his life. From early struggles and a long recovery journey to discovering meaningful work and discipleship at Cul2vate, this conversation highlights how God meets us in our brokenness and shapes us through everyday obedience, community, and service. If you want a grounded look at how Cul2vate supports both people and neighbors facing food insecurity, this episode offers an encouraging window into the ministry.

Every Girl Counts: How God Is Using Girls’ Education in Kenya to Change Futures

In this episode of Steeple People, we talk with John and Rene Cook, founders of Every Girl Counts Kenya, a ministry that provides secondary education and weekly discipleship for girls growing up in the slums of Nairobi. They share how a burden for adoption turned into a call to help many girls, how God used a short-term mission trip to open their eyes to global needs, and how He’s now using their business skills, processes, and everyday obedience to change futures. You’ll hear about girls who’ve come to Christ, parents who met Jesus through WhatsApp Bible stories, teen moms who were embraced instead of pushed aside, and what it’s like to worship with the global church in Kenya. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use your ordinary life for something bigger, this conversation will encourage you to say “yes” to the next step He puts in front of you.

Songwriter Don Moen on Faith, Calling, and Global Worship

In this episode of Steeple People, Don Moen—beloved worship leader and songwriter—shares how God took him from writing ad jingles to leading worship around the world. With honesty and humor, Don reflects on the early days of his faith, his unexpected path into ministry, and the stories behind some of the most well-known worship songs of our generation. Whether you’re a creative, a worship leader, or simply someone walking in obedience, Don’s story will encourage you to trust God with your gifts and your calling.

Trusting God with Everything: Sarah Cooley on Generosity, Faith, and Financial Surrender

What does it look like to give when your world is falling apart? In this episode of Steeple People, hosts Amy-Jo Girardier and Michele Dyer talk with Sarah Cooley, a member of the Church at West Franklin, about how her understanding of generosity was transformed through seasons of personal loss, single parenting, and financial uncertainty.     Sarah shares openly about how her journey through unexpected divorce led her to a deeper reliance on God—and how learning to live open-handedly with her finances became a powerful act of trust. Whether it was starting small, auto-giving by faith, or listening to the Holy Spirit’s prompting to increase her giving, Sarah’s story is a reminder that radical generosity isn’t about the size of the gift—it’s about the surrender of the heart.This episode offers encouragement for anyone wondering if obedience in the area of giving really matters. Spoiler: it does—and God always shows up.